January 31, 2014, 2:40PM

Oregon legislators are trying to influence several proposed ballot measures in their upcoming session, including those dealing with marijuana legalization, liquor privatization and renewable energy. Full story »

January 29, 2013, 5:21PM

Kevin Mannix, the former legislator, gubernatorial candidate and initiative sponsor, is once again facing scrutiny over his political and personal finances. The Justice Department has gone to court to force Mannix to reveal documents about his ties to a non-profit that has frequently given money to his political and business causes. Full story »

January 28, 2013, 4:22PM

The attorney general's office says Mannix and his affiliated organizations have "exploited professional courtesies" in failing to produce documents it seeks. The state accuses Oregon War Veterans Association of funneling money to Mannix's political efforts and of enriching its officers personally. Full story »

September 10, 2012, 9:13PM

Legendary tax figure Kevin Mannix and Cascade Policy Institute's Steve Buckstein visited the Washington County Public Affairs Forum on Monday, September 10th, 2012. On Monday October 1 the Washington County Public Affairs Forum will welcome the candidates for Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, Bruce Starr (R) and incumbent Brad Avakian (D). Also on the program are the... Full story »

June 28, 2012, 10:08AM

A new faction within the Oregon Republican Party (ORP) sought to influence its internal elections last weekend. I’m shocked not! The pouting outrage on display by the current ORP establishment is both misplaced and ought to be put into its historical context. The New Deal opposing old guard of the ORP was overthrown by the Rockefeller faction. These Rockefeller... Full story »

August 29, 2011, 4:20PM

A new petition-gathering firm has been started by Mark Nelson, the longtime Salem lobbyist and political consultant. The non-profit firm is aimed at helping business interests qualify measures for the ballot. Full story »